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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lifestyle does Allende adopt when the family returns to Chile?

2. What book does Allende write during this time?

3. What does Willie think Allende is doing every night?

4. Which of the following is not Allende's role in her home?

5. What does Allende give to Willie that makes him agree to marry her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of family in Allende's life. Explain why family seems to be especially important to Latin people and cultures. Cite three examples in the book that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

As a young girl, Allende loved to escape her world through reading and telling stories and this becomes an important theme throughout the book. Name at least two other themes in the journal entries and cite two examples for each to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events.

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